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Axis Bank, in collaboration with Adda Education, has launched a structured Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) programme to develop Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG). The initiative is aimed at strengthening the Bank’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) franchise, a key strategic focus area. The programme is designed to create role-ready professionals through application-led training tailored to the specific requirements of SME banking. It combines structured classroom learning with practical simulations, real-world customer engagement scenarios, and detailed exposure to banking products, processes, and regulatory frameworks. The curriculum has been co-curated to align directly with CBG RM responsibilities, ensuring participants are…
Projects Today has introduced an AI-driven business opportunity platform designed to strengthen India’s project ecosystem. The upgraded solution integrates project lifecycle data, tenders, L1/order updates, and stakeholder intelligence into a single workflow, enabling organisations to identify and act on the right opportunities at the right time. The platform marks an evolution from data access to actionable intelligence. New AI-enabled features include BOQ search, sub-project tracking, end-to-end tender-to-order visibility, bidder participation insights, opportunity estimation tools, analytics dashboards, and enhanced stakeholder mapping. These capabilities allow users to move beyond tracking developments to making informed decisions with clarity on project stage, scope, and…
Dhoot Transmission Limited, backed by Bain Capital, has announced a strategic partnership with Pune-based FourFront Limited to strengthen its automotive electronics and electrical manufacturing platform. As part of the agreement, FourFront will merge with a subsidiary of Dhoot Transmission. Following the merger, FourFront will operate within Dhoot’s automotive electronics platform, continuing to serve its existing OEM customers while leveraging Dhoot’s manufacturing scale and operational depth. The combined platform integrates complementary product portfolios, advanced engineering capabilities, and established OEM relationships across passenger and commercial vehicle segments. FourFront is a Tier-1 supplier of customized electro-mechanical and electronic solutions, with expertise in electromechanical…
Lockton India has launched ‘LocktonThrive’, a comprehensive employee wellbeing solution powered by Lockton Services India Private Limited, in partnership with AdvantageClub.ai. The AI-enabled platform is designed to help organisations deliver a unified, personalised, and digitally integrated wellbeing experience. LocktonThrive consolidates corporate wellbeing services into a single, customisable interface. Built as a plug-and-play solution, it simplifies programme administration for employers while enhancing workforce participation. The platform integrates physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing initiatives within one ecosystem. Powered by AdvantageClub.ai’s technology-driven engagement framework, the solution includes rewards and recognition modules, flexible wellbeing benefits, curated challenges, and incentive-based participation tools. The approach…
Bengaluru: Justdial Limited, India’s leading local search engine, has reported a notable rise in mental health-related searches in Bengaluru, reflecting growing awareness and proactive help-seeking behaviour. The findings are based on a year-on-year comparison of search volumes between February 2024–January 2025 and February 2025–January 2026. In the Counselling Services category, Bengaluru recorded a 22% increase, positioning the city among the top contributors nationally. This rise indicates stronger demand for professional counselling support, including individual and family-based services. Searches for Psychiatric Services in Bengaluru also grew by 12% year-on-year, highlighting increasing recognition of the need for clinical mental health care and…
Omnitech Engineering Limited will open its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The anchor investor bidding date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, while the issue will close on Friday, February 27, 2026. The price band has been fixed at ₹216 to ₹227 per equity share of face value ₹5 each. Investors can bid for a minimum of 66 equity shares and in multiples of 66 thereafter. Eligible employees applying under the employee reservation portion will receive a discount of ₹11 per share. The IPO comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to ₹418 crore and an…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Times School of Media, Bennett University, at Greater Noida, has commenced a unique five-day Short-Term Course on “Communication and Public Engagement in the Space Sector”. This course on media communication in space sector is first of its kind initiative in the country by IN-SPACe. The programme has been designed to address the growing need for informed, ethical, and strategic communication in the rapidly evolving Indian and global space ecosystem. As space activities increasingly intersect with public policy, national priorities, commercial enterprise, and public discourse, effective communication is…
Prudent Technologies has joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, reinforcing its commitment to advancing standardized telecom network APIs and strengthening global fraud prevention frameworks. The move positions Prudent within a global ecosystem driving adoption of CAMARA-based Open Gateway APIs, enabling enterprises and developers to securely access telecom network capabilities such as number verification, SIM swap detection, and network-level authentication. Launched at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, the GSMA Open Gateway initiative now includes 85 telecom operator groups representing over 300 mobile networks and 81% of global mobile connections. The framework enables operators to expose network capabilities through standardized APIs, simplifying enterprise…
LatentView Analytics Limited (BSE: 543398, NSE: LATENTVIEW), an AI-driven analytics and data engineering firm, has appointed Kiran Muddana to its Advisory Council. Kiran brings nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale AI and data transformation initiatives at global organizations including Google and Amazon. In his advisory role, he will work closely with LatentView’s leadership team to provide strategic guidance on client delivery, AI adoption, and data-led business transformation. CEO Rajan Sethuraman said Kiran’s experience in aligning technology investments with measurable business outcomes will support the company’s next phase of growth. Kiran has partnered with senior leaders across HR, Sales, Marketing,…
Larsen & Toubro Vyoma (Vyoma), the sovereign AI cloud and digital infrastructure platform by L&T, has announced an exclusive partnership with Lexlegis.ai to deploy Lexlegis Legal AI on Vyoma’s Sovereign Cloud. The collaboration combines Vyoma’s secure, India-based cloud infrastructure with Lexlegis’ expertise in legal research and regulatory intelligence. The joint solution is designed for law firms, enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies and other regulated sectors seeking AI-powered legal capabilities without compromising data security or compliance. Under the agreement, Lexlegis Legal AI will be hosted entirely within India on Vyoma’s Sovereign Cloud. This ensures sensitive legal and regulatory data remain compliant…